Post-turbo pyro installation

[David Muench]

Well, my truck is less than 48 hours old and I already have in my hands an autometer pyro gauge and a boost gauge. Just a quick question on installing the pyro in the exhaust elbow - any particular spot I should drill and tap on the elbow? I don't want to drill somewhere that is weak or will have that long probe sticking into anything important.

And man, deciding on a gauge pod for the pillar is tough work. . I think I'm going to get the 2 gauge pod from autometer since I have the tweeter. Deciding on a chunk of plastic like this should be easier though. #ad

 

[RustyTRanch]

Good morning
I took my elbow off to drill.
I located the thermo on top of elbow,right before the downward sweep of the 90*.



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2001. 5 2500 Q\C,lwb, white/w gray int. ,HO,6-spd. ,3. 54,trailer tow, camper special,custom bolt-in G/N,Pryo/Boost,

See'ya down the road Michael

 

[RichB59]

I just did mine and I pulled the elbow off. I couldn"t get my drill to line up good with it on. I would not drill on top dead center it has a seam. Drill off center to the inboard side. Thats what I did and it worked out OK. I also have a trans temp gauge. I installed the mag hitech pan and have sending unit in the pan. I think I'll have to change the location of the sender I hardly get a reading, I guess thats good in a way but not accurate. L. O. L Rich

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20yr Mopar Parts Manager,"June of 2000" 2001 quad cab,2wd,auto,354 LSD rear axle,Raven Magnum 8' cap. Mag Hitech trans pan. Isspro gauges Apillar mount. Amsoil air filter.

 

[Mopar-muscle]

well rich being a parts manager you can probably get yourself a good deal on line CH05011244AA and fitting CH00118752 , probably get it installed for next to nothing also ???

as far a EGT probe , if you are planing on bombing ,or towing heavy , you will get a more accurate reading PRE turbo .

 

[RustyTRanch]

In reply to the elbow having a seam, it is really a parting line of the casting. It offers no weakness in the part. In casting or molding process the weak link is the weld lines. (the joining of the material flow)In the mold design you would never have the weld line in the parting line area. I think most are offsetting to the inside a little, but I choose not too. Personal choice that is what is so nice about TDR listen-learn-and do what fit your needs.
have a good day

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2001. 5 2500 Q\C,lwb, white/w gray int. ,HO,6-spd. ,3. 54,trailer tow, camper special,custom bolt-in G/N,Pryo/Boost,

See'ya down the road Michael

 

[lawdog]

I put mine on the elbow, after removing it. also had the piece glass beaded and painted it while it was off with high heat paint, as it was rusty already after only about 8 months... I put the pyro and boost guages in separate pods and mounted them to the side of the plastic cover for the air bag module, behind the 4x4 shifter...

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2000 QC SHORT BED 4X4, 24 VALVE W/ 275 HP INJECTORS, 3. 54 GEARS W/ POSI, AUTO, BLACK WITH EVERYTHING EXCEPT LEATHER,285/75R16 KELLY SAFARI AWR, RAIDER NOMAD CAB HIGH CAP,FACTORY RAZ STEREO W/ STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS, KENWOOD 848 AMP, KENWOOD EXCELON 6X9 IN DOORS AND KENWOOD EXCELON 6IN. ROUND DUAL-MAGS IN REAR DOORS, MTX FACTORY FIT BOX W/ 2-10"SUBS UNDER REAR SEAT

2001 ARCTIC CAT ZR800 TWIN LE BLACK...

 

[Bart Timothy]

I'm still trying to figure out why anyone would want a pyro mounted post turbo. Someone give me a good definative reason, please.

 

[Bumble]

I'm mounting my pyro post turbo because it will only be used to monitor the turbo temp before shut down.

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2001, 3500, Cummins, SLT, 5sp, 3. 54LS, camper/tow package, 4x4, 165 watt backup lights, Thomas powered on-board air system, Grovers.

 

[David Muench]

Because my main use for it is for shutdown. My truck is stock engine-wise, and will remain (mostly, already picked up a K&N and will put on a 4" exhaust) that way for the near-term. I will be towing heavy at times, but I think the truck will be fine. If I do start playing with the engine in the future, I may mount a second probe pre turbo and use both.

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'97 Jeep TJ - Tons of stuff.
2001. 5 BR3500 Chassis Cab 4x4 163"wb - ETH/DEE, SLT, K&N in stock airbox, autometer boost/pyro, GTS clear headlight covers, no bed (yet). .

 

[Bart Timothy]

Thanks

 

[Scooby]

I mounted one pre and post turbo - do it all at once!

You most certainly do not need to remove the elbow to drill and tap. If you remove the airbox, you'll have plenty of room. (Drill and tap slowly) I beleive there is even a flat spot on the elbow that you can get to (at least I know there is a flat spot - just can't remember right now if you can reach it easily). None the less, you needn't remove the elbow.

And yes, post turbo is really only accurate for shut down.

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'01 2500 SLT+, QC, LWB, 4X4, 3. 54s, AT, SPA guages, Alpha Liner,DTT VB, SnugTop XV shell with BedRug, Grovers, Roadmasters... every option but running lights!

'98 DUCATI ST2 "Bombed" 944CC with Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Exhaust, F. I. M. Chip, K&N and "modified" air box.